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Help Stop Teenage Suicide
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Deciding to Wait
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No matter what you’ve heard, read, or seen, not everyone your age is having sex, including oral sex and intercourse. In fact, more than half of all teens choose to wait until they’re older to have sex. If you have already had sex but are unsure if you should again, then wait before having sex […]
A Parent’s Guide to Teen Parties
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As a parent, you know the importance of your teen’s social life and that parties are a way to socialize and relax. But an unsupervised or poorly planned party can result in unwanted or even tragic consequences. However, parental responsibility is the key to a fun and safe party.
A Message to Parents of Teen Drivers
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Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teens and young adults. More than 5,500 young people die every year in car crashes and thousands more are injured. Parents can play an important role in reducing these numbers and keeping their teens alive.